Havaianas has been spreading the Brazilian spirit around the world since 1962 with its iconic rubber sole and bright, colorful and summer-infused designs. With flip flops sold in over 100 countries, Havaianas has become synonymous with modern flip flops, cementing itself as a must-have for beach-goers and trendsetters alike. From the streets of Brazil to the halls of the most famous contemporary art museum in New York – a true global icon.
Havaianas were created in Brazil in 1962 after being inspired by the Zori sandal; a traditional Japanese sandal with cloth straps and woven rice straw soles. Havaianas replaced the straw with rubber, updated the design to look modern, and the rest is history! This is why the soles of Havaianas feature a rice grain pattern; one of the many design elements that make Havaianas so unique. So where did the name “Havaianas” come from? Well, in Portuguese, the name translates to “Hawaiians” and it was chosen to honor the tropical and glamourous vacay destination with endless summer vibes
